Springwood is a large primary age Special School (337 pupils aged 2 11) based over four sites, which caters for pupils with moderate, severe and complex needs and also pupils on the Autistic Spectrum. At Springwood Primary School we are constantly striving to create the best learning opportunities for every pupil. We aim to provide a specialist, high quality, relevant and balanced education for pupils aged 2 -11 and we aim to support parents and other professional who work with children with SEND by delivering tailored training and support sessions. We are also in the process of developing an enhanced training centre We have an exciting opportunity to join a large and lively school and be part of its future training and community developments. The successful candidate will be based at Springwood Primary School Barton Road Swinton M27 5LP and Springwood Primary Preston Avenue Irlam M44 5XB on occassion. Receptionist/Administrator to provide full clerical support to SLT and the whole school. As the initial point of contact for Visitors, a professional and friendly approach must be maintain at all times. Shortlisted candidates will be invited into school to undertake an ICT task together with a panel interview. References will be requested prior to interview for shortlisted candidates only. Please be aware that this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and that you will be required to meet the cost of the DBS check currently 48.50. The payment for this will be deducted from your first four months salary payments at a rate of 12.38 per month. If you do not commence employment for any reason but the DBS has been processed, you will be sent an invoice for the payment of 49.50 If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character. ID checking guidelines for standard/enhanced DBS check applications from 1 July 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Want to know more about Salford? As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this. Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you here Continuous S ervice commitment New employees can keep their service related benefits when moving between a whole host of public sector organisations within Greater Manchester, which include: Councils, NHS, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, Transport for Greater Manchester, as well as many others under this scheme. Find out if this applies to you here. Guaranteed Assessment Schemes We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel by way of a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Our application forms ask you to indicate if you meet any of the criteria within this scheme, and so to find out more and if you qualify please click here .